49ers QB Brock Purdy on Track for Week 1 Start After Elbow Surgery
- Brock Purdy is the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers who is recovering from elbow surgery in March.
- Purdy's rehab is progressing well and he is expected to be cleared to play by Week 1 of the NFL season.
- Purdy will spend two weeks working with specialists in Florida to ramp up his throwing program.
- The 49ers have backup options at quarterback, including Trey Lance and Sam Darnold, in case Purdy suffers a setback.
- As a rookie, Purdy led the 49ers to an NFC West title and a 5-0 record as a starter.